(a) The purpose of the regulations in this part is to provide effective control over regattas and marine parades conducted on the navigable waters of the United States so as to insure safety of life in the regatta or marine parade area.

(b) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart being used.

(a) Regatta or marine parade means an organized water event of limited duration which is conducted according to a prearranged schedule.

(b) [Reserved]

(c) District Commander means the Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the regatta or marine parade is intended to be held. (See Part 3 of this chapter for the geographical boundaries of Coast Guard Districts.)

(d) State authority means any official or agency of a State having power under the law of such State to regulate regattas or marine parades on waters over which such State has jurisdiction.

(e) Navigable waters of the United States means those waters described in § 2.36(a) of this chapter, specifically including the waters described in § 2.22(a)(2) of this chapter.

(a) The District Commander is authorized to enter into agreements with State authorities permitting, regulation by the State of such classes of regatta or marine parade on the navigable waters of the United States as, in the opinion of the District Commander, the State is able to regulate in such a manner as to insure safety of life. All such agreements shall reserve to the District Commander the right to regulate any particular regatta or marine parade when he or she deems such action to be in the public interest.

(a) An individual or organization planning to hold a regatta or marine parade which, by its nature, circumstances or location, will introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States, shall submit an application to the Coast Guard District Commander having cognizance of the area where it is intended to hold such regatta or marine parade. Examples of conditions which are deemed to introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of life include but are not limited to: An inherently hazardous competition, the customary presence of commercial or pleasure craft in the area, any obstruction of navigable channel which may reasonably be expected to result, and the expected accumulation of spectator craft.

(b) Where such events are to be held regularly or repeatedly in a single area by an individual or organization, the Commandant or the District Commander may, subject to conditions set from time to time by him or her, grant a permit for such series of events for a fixed period of time, not to exceed one year.

(c) The application must be submitted no less than 135 days before the start of the proposed event. However, if all of the following criteria are met, the application must be submitted no less than 60 days before the start of the proposed event:

(1) The sponsor submitted an application for the event in the year immediately preceding.

(2) The nature, location, scheduling, and other relevant information contained in the previous application are essentially the same.

(3) The Coast Guard received no objection to the previous application.

(4) The Coast Guard did not promulgate special local regulations for the previous event.

(5) The Coast Guard approved the previous event.

(d) The application shall include the following details:

(1) Name and address of sponsoring organization.

(2) Name, address, and telephone of person or persons in charge of the event.

(3) Nature and purpose of the event.

(4) Information as to general public interest.

(5) Estimated number and types of watercraft participating in the event.

(6) Estimated number and types of spectator watercraft.

(7) Number of boats being furnished by sponsoring organizations to patrol event.

(8) A time schedule and description of events.

(9) A section of a chart or scale drawing showing the boundaries of the event, various water courses or areas to be utilized by participants, officials, and spectator craft.

(a) Upon receipt of an application for a regatta or marine parade of a type assigned to a State for regulation under a Coast Guard-State agreement, the District Commander will forward the application to the State authority having cognizance of the event. Further processing and decision upon such an application shall be conducted by the State.

(b) [Reserved]

§ 100.25Action on application for event not assigned to State regulation by Coast Guard-State agreement.

(a) Where an event is one of a type not assigned to the State for regulation under a Coast Guard-State agreement (or where no such agreement has been entered), the Commander of a Coast Guard District who receives an application for a proposed regatta or marine parade to be held upon the navigable waters of the United States within his or her district shall take the following action:

(1) He or she shall determine whether the proposed regatta or marine parade may be held in the proposed location with safety of life. To assist in his or her determination, he or she may, if he or she deems it necessary, hold a public hearing to obtain the views of all persons interested in, or who will be affected by, the regatta or marine parade.

(2) He or she will notify the individual or organization which submitted the application:

(i) That the application is approved, and the nature of the special local regulations, if any, which he or she will promulgate pursuant to § 100.35; or

(ii) That the interest of safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States requires specific change or changes in the application before it can be approved; or

(iii) That the event requires no regulation or patrol of the regatta or marine parade area; or

(iv) That the application is not approved, with reasons for such disapproval.

(a) An event for which application is required under § 100.15(a) shall be held only after approval of such event by the District Commander, except that applications referred to a State under § 100.10 shall be governed by the laws of that State.

§ 100.35Special local regulations.

(a) The Commander of a Coast Guard District, after approving the plans for the holding of a regatta or marine parade within his or her district, is authorized to promulgate such special local regulations as he or she deems necessary to insure safety of life on the navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the approved regatta or marine parade. Such regulations may include a restriction upon, or control of, the movement of vessels through a specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the regatta or marine parade.

(b) After approving the plans for the holding of a regatta or marine parade upon the navigable waters within his or her district, and promulgating special regulations thereto, the Commander of a Coast Guard District shall give the public full and adequate notice of the dates of the regatta or marine parade, together with full and complete information of the special local regulations, if there be such. Such notice should be published in the local notices to mariners.

(c) The special local regulations referred to in paragraph (a) of this section, when issued and published by the Commander of a Coast Guard District, shall have the status of regulations issued pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of the act of April 28, 1908, as amended (46 U.S.C. 454).

(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established for the waters of the Rappahannock River, adjacent to Layton, VA, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the west by a line running along longitude 076°58′30″ W, and bounded on the east by a line running along longitude 076°56′00″ W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(b) Definitions: (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads.

(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Regulations: (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.

(ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol.

(iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 3 and 4, 2006; and 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 7 and 8, 2006.

(b) Definitions. (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.

(2) Official Patrol means any person or vessel authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.

(3) Participant includes all vessels participating in the Pepsi Americas' Sail 2006 under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) Except for the Official Patrol, participants, and persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) Any person in the regulated area must stop immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.

(3) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol.

(5) When authorized to transit within the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the parade, race course and near other persons and vessels.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 1, 2006, for the “Parade of Sails”; and from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on July 3, 2006 for the “Tall Ships Race”. If the “Tall Ships Race” is postponed due to inclement weather, then these temporary special local regulations will be enforced the same time period during one of the next two days, July 4, 2006 through July 5, 2006.

Effective Date Note:

By CGD05-06-015, 71 FR 32837, June 7, 2006, § 100.35-T06-015 was added, effective from July 1, 2006, to July 5, 2006.

§ 100.40Patrol of the regatta or marine parade.

(a) The Commander of a Coast Guard District in which a regatta or marine parade is to be held may detail, if he or she deems the needs of safety require, one or more Coast Guard vessels to patrol the course of the regatta or marine parade for the purpose of enforcing not only the special local regulations but also for assistance work and the enforcement of laws generally.

(b) The Commander of a Coast Guard District may also utilize any private vessel or vessels to enforce the special local regulations governing a regatta or marine parade provided such vessel or vessels have been placed at the disposition of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 826 in Title 14, U.S. Code, for such purpose by any member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, or any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof. Any private vessel so utilized shall have on board an officer or petty officer of the Coast Guard who shall be in charge of the vessel during the detail and responsible for the law enforcement activities or assistance work performed by the vessel during such detail. Any private vessel so utilized will display the Coast Guard ensign while engaged in this duty.

(c) The Commander of a Coast Guard District may also utilize any private vessel or vessels placed at the disposition of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 826 in Title 14, U.S. Code, by any member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, or any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof, to patrol the course of the regatta or marine parade for the purpose of promoting safety by performing assistance work, effecting rescues, and directing the movement of vessels in the vicinity of the regatta or marine parade. Vessels utilized under the authority of this paragraph are not authorized to enforce the special local regulations or laws generally.

The District Commander will establish and maintain only those aids to navigation necessary to assist in the observance and enforcement of the special regulations issued under the District Commander's authority. These aids to navigation will be in accordance with Part 62 of this chapter. All other aids to navigation incidental to the holding of a regatta or marine parade are private aids to navigation as described in Part 66 of this chapter.

(a) Regulated area. The Thames River at New London, Connecticut, from the Penn Central Draw Bridge to Bartlett Cove.

(b) Effective period. This section is in effect on June 8, 1996, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and each year thereafter on a date and times specified in a Federal Register notice. If the regatta is canceled due to weather, this section will be in effect on the following Sunday.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) All persons or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol are considered spectators.

(2) No spectator or press boats shall be allowed out onto or across the race course without Coast Guard escort.

(3) No person or vessel may transit through the regulated area during the effective period unless participating in the event, or as authorized by the sponsor or Coast Guard Patrol personnel. The Patrol Commander may open up the regulated area to allow for vessel movement between scheduled races.

(4) Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the races. They must remain moored or at anchor until the men's varsity have passed their positions. At that time, spectator vessels located south of the Harvard Boathouse may proceed downriver at a reasonable speed. Vessels situated between the Harvard Boathouse and the finish line must remain stationary until both crews return safely to their boathouses. If for any reason the men's varsity crew race is postponed, spectator vessels will remain in position until notified by Coast Guard or regatta patrol personnel.

(5) The last 1000 feet of the race course near the finish line will be delineated by four (4) temporary white buoys provided by the sponsor. All spectator craft shall remain behind these buoys during the event.

(6) Spectator craft shall not anchor:

(i) To the west of the race course, between Scotch Cap and Bartlett Point Light.

(ii) Within the race course boundaries or in such a manner that would allow their vessel to drift or swing into the race course.

(7) During the effective period all vessels shall proceed at a speed not to exceed six (6) knots in the regulated area.

(8) Spectator vessels shall not follow the crews during the races.

(9) Swimming is prohibited in the vicinity of the race course during the races.

(10) A vessel operating in the vicinity of the Submarine Base may not cause waves which result in damage to submarines or other vessels in the floating drydocks.

(11) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. Upon hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall stop immediately and proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorized a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective Period. This rule is effective from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday in July. If tidal conditions are not conductive to performing the event it will take place the first Saturday in August.

(a) Regulated area. That portion of the Navesink River in Redbank, N.J. between the N.J. Route 35 Bridge and a line running across the Navesink River connecting Guyon and Lewis Points.

(b) Effective period. This section is in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 20 and 21, 1996, and each year thereafter on dates and times specified in a Federal Register notice.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The regulated area shall be intermittently closed to all vessel traffic during the effective period, except as may be allowed by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) No person or vessel shall enter or remain in the regulated area while it is closed unless participating in or authorized by the event sponsor or Coast Guard patrol personnel.

(3) Vessels awaiting passage through the regulated area shall be held in unmarked anchorages in the area to the east of the N.J. Route 35 Bridge and in the vicinity of Lewis Point.

(4) No transiting vessels shall be allowed out onto or across the regulated area without Coast Guard escort.

(5) All persons or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol are considered spectators. Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event. The following are established as spectator areas:

(i) Spectator vessels shall be held behind (north of ) a line of buoys provided by the sponsor running approximately west to east starting .25 mile east of the N.J. Route 35 Bridge.

(ii) A second spectator area shall be marked by a curved line of sponsor provided buoys centered on a line drawn approximately due south from Jones Point, running through Can Buoy #21. All spectator craft shall stay to the east of this string of buoys.

(6) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. Upon hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall stop immediately and proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(a) Regulated area. All waters of the Hudson River between the Albany Rensselaer Swing Bridge, river mile 146.2, and Light 224, (LLNR 39015), river mile 147.5, located approximately 750 years north of the I-90/Patroon Island Bridge.

(b) Effective period. This section is effective annually from 12 p.m. Friday through 8 p.m. Sunday, on the first weekend of June.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The regulated area will be closed to all vessel traffic, except official patrol craft and sponsor craft, during the following times: Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(2) Vessels greater than 20 meters in length shall not transit the regulated area at any time during the effective period unless allowed to do so by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(3) Vessels less than 20 meters in length may transit the regulated area at the conclusion of each day of racing. Transiting vessels will be escorted by official regatta patrol vessels specified in paragraph (c)(5) of this section. Approximate periods for transit will be: Friday at 8 p.m. through Saturday at 6 a.m.; and again on Saturday at 8 p.m. through Sunday at 6 a.m.

(4) Unless otherwise directed by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, transiting vessels shall: proceed at no-wake speeds, remain clear of the race course area as marked by the sponsor-provided buoys, not interfere with races or any shells in the area, make no stops and keep to the eastern edge of the Hudson River.

(5) Official patrol vessels include Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels, New York State and local police boats and other vessels so designated by the regatta sponsor or Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(6) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area during the effective period unless participating in the event, or authorized to be there by the sponsor or Coast Guard patrol personnel.

(7) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. Upon hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall stop immediately and proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(8) In the event of an emergency or as directed by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, the sponsor shall dismantle the race course to allow the passage of any U.S. Government vessel or any other designated emergency vessel.

(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is that section of the Connecticut River between the southern tip of Gildersleeve Island and Light Number 87.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) The regulated area is closed to all transiting vessel traffic between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except for escorted passages as described in (2) and (3) below. All transiting vessel movement will be done at the direction of the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(2) Vessels less than 20 meters in length will be allowed to transit the regulated area only under escort and at the discretion of the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels over 20 meters in length will be allowed to transit the regulated area, under escort, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. or as directed by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(5) Southbound vessels awaiting escort through the regulated area will be held in the vicinity of the southern tip of Gildersleeve Island. Northbound vessels awaiting escort will be held at Light Number 87.

(6) All vessels shall immediately follow any specific instructions given by Coast Guard patrol craft and exercise extreme caution while operating in or near the regulated area.

(7) No person shall enter or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or authorized by the event sponsor or Coast Guard patrol commander.

(8) The sponsor shall ensure that the event is concluded by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

(c) Effective Dates. These regulations are effective from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 9, 1988 and each year thereafter during the same time period on the second Saturday of October or as published in the local Coast Guard Notice to Mariners.

(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is a trapezoidal area on the coastal Atlantic waters of Long Island to the south of Long Beach, New York. The regulated area is one and one quarter (11/4) miles south of Long Beach and three and one quarter (31/4) miles north of the northern boundary of Ambrose Channel and is specifically bounded as follows:

(1) Northeast Corner. approximately one and one quarter miles southwest of Jones Inlet breakwater at coordinates 40-33-42 North; 073-35-43 West.

(c) Effective Dates. These regulations are effective at 11:00 a.m. on August 5, 1989 and terminate at 3:00 p.m. on August 5, 1989 and will be in effect each year thereafter during the same time period on the first or second Sunday of August as published in a Federal Register Notice and the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners.

(a) Regulated Area. The Boothbay Harbor entrance and harbor channel extending from the Tumbler's Island Buoy #8 area to Boothbay Inner Harbor. Specifically, the regulated area is enclosed as follows: a line drawn due east from the southwest (43-50-10 North; 069-38-20 West to the Spruce Point Shore; thence following the shore north along Spruce Point and around the Boothbay Harbor to Railway Point (43-50-54 North; 069-38-20 West); thence extending seaward in a southerly direction back to the southwest boundary of the regulated area.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on July 11, 1989 an aircraft aerobatic demonstration will take place in the southern portion of the regulated area. All transiting and spectating vessels shall remain clear of the waters below the flight area. Coast Guard vessels will be present to direct marine traffic and to establish exact spectator boundaries.

(2) When operating within the regulated area during the sail parade, all vessels with the exception of official regatta patrol vessels, shall maintain a separation of at least 100 yards from the parade participants. The 100 yard area will move with each vessel in the parade as they transit to Boothbay Inner Harbor.

(3) Between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on July 12, 1989, a fireworks barge will be anchored southwest of McFarland Island in approximate location 43-50-35 North; 38-30-00 West. All vessels must maintain a clearance of 300 yards from the barge or as directed by Coast Guard patrol vessels.

(4) All vessels shall exercise extreme caution when operating in the regulated area.

(5) Coast Guard Auxiliarists will be patrolling the regatta to advise participants, spectators, and transiting vessels the content of these regulations.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 26 and 27, 1996, and each year thereafter on dates and times specified in a Federal Register notice.

(b) Special Local Regulations. The following requirements will be placed on vessels operating within the regulated area during the effective period of regulation:

(1) All persons on board any vessel which does not possess a valid state registration or federal documentation shall at all times wear a Coast Guard approved Type I, II, or III personal flotation device (lifejacket).

(5) Coast Guard Auxiliarists will be patrolling the regatta to advise participants, spectators, and transiting vessels of the content of these regulations.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 30, 1996, and each year thereafter on a date and times specified in a Federal Register notice. If the event is canceled due to weather, this section is effective the following day.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective Period. This section is effective from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., annually on the second Saturday in August, unless specified in a Coast Guard Notice to Mariners. In case of inclement weather, this section will be in effect the second Sunday in August at the same time, unless otherwise specified in a Coast Guard Notice to Mariners.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the on-scene Coast Guard patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will also be present to inform vessel operators of the regulation in this section and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4, 1996, and each year thereafter on a date and times published in a Federal Register notice. If the event is canceled due to weather, this section is in effect on the day following the published effective date.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Group Southwest Harbor reserves the right to delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area during the effective period of regulation unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels desiring to transit Deer Island Thoroughfare may do so without Coast Guard approval as long as the vessel remains outside the regulated area at specified times. No vessel will be allowed to transit through any portions of the regulated area during the actual race. Provisions will be made to allow vessels to transit the regulated area between race heats. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort. Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16.

(4) Spectator craft are authorized to watch the race from any area as long as they remain outside the designated regulated area. Spectator craft are expected to remain outside the regulated area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless permission has been granted by the patrol commander.

(5) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Group Southwest Harbor or the designated on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall stop immediately, then proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 3, 1996, and each year thereafter on a date and times specified in a Federal Register notice. If the event is canceled due to weather, this section is effective the following day.

(a) Regulated area. All waters of the East Passage of Narragansett Bay within 200 feet of participating competition swimmers.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with the Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective period. This section is effective on July 27, 1996, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and each year thereafter on a date and times published in a Federal Register document.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective period. This section is effective on September 7, 1996, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and annually thereafter on a date and times published in a Federal Register document. If the event is canceled due to weather, this regulation is effective the following day at the same times.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain within the regulated area during the effective period of regulation unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(2) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective dates. This rule is in effect from one hour before the scheduled start of the event until thirty minutes after the last firework is exploded for each event listed in the Table. For those events listed without a specific time or date, an annual Federal Register document will be published indicating event dates and times.

(a) Regulated Area. All waters of the Acushnet River, within 200 feet of participating swimmers.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this section and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect annually on one day during the last week of July or first week in August. Actual dates and time will be published in a Federal Register document.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect on August 24, 1996, and each year thereafter on the fourth Saturday in August. If the event is canceled due to weather, this section is effective the following day.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard patrol commander may delay, modify, or cancel the race as conditions or circumstances require.

(2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

(3) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(c) Effective date. This section is in effect on June 21, 1996, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and biennially thereafter on a date and times published in a Federal Register document.

(a) Regulated area. All waters of Greenwood Lake, New Jersey north of 41°08′ N and south of 41°09′ N (NAD 1983). The shoreline comprises the eastern and western boundaries.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Vessels not participating in this event, swimmers, and personal watercraft of any nature are prohibited from entering or moving within the regulated area unless authorized by the Patrol Commander.

(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect annually on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on the first weekend before Memorial Day weekend.

(a) Regulated Area. All waters of the Hudson River within a 1000 yard radius of approximate position 41°56′06″ N 073°57′57″ W (NAD 1983). This area encompasses approximately 1,800 yards of Kingston Point Reach, from just south of Lighted Buoy 74 (LLNR 38285) north to Lighted Buoy 77 (LLNR 38300).

(b) Regulations. (1) Vessels, swimmers, and personal watercraft of any nature not participating in this event are prohibited from entering or moving within the regulated area unless authorized by the Patrol Commander.

(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect annually from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. on the first Sunday after July 4th.

(a) Regulated Area. All waters of the Hudson River from the Dunn Memorial Bridge (river mile 145.4) to the Albany Rensselaer Swing Bridge (river mile 146.2).

(b) Regulations. (1) Vessels, swimmers, and personal watercraft of any nature not participating in this event are prohibited from entering or moving within the regulated area unless authorized by the Patrol Commander.

(2) Marine traffic will be able to transit through the regulated area for 30 minutes during the event. Public notifications for the transit time will be made prior to the event via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts.

(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.

(c) Effective period. This section is in effect annually from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. on the third Saturday and Sunday of July.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shore to shore, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the northern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36°50′51.0″ North, longitude 76°18′09.0″ West and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.0″ North, longitude 76°17′52.0″ West; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.0″ North, longitude 76°18′10.0″ West, to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′29.0″ North, longitude 76°17′52.0″ West; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36°50′10.0″ North, longitude 76°17′47.0″ West, and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.0″ North, longitude 76°17′39.0″ West; and to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5″ North, longitude 76°17′14.5″ West, and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35.0″ North, longitude 76°17′10.0″ West.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for participants registered with the event sponsor and vessels that are moored to a pier, dock or shore, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area without permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated areas shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign; or

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer.

(3) Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but may not block the channel.

(4) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may stop the event to assist the transit of marine traffic through the regulated area.

(5) Vessels anchored in the special anchorage areas described in § 110.72aa(a) of this title may remain in the regulated area without the permission of the Patrol Commander.

(c) Effective periods. This section is effective annually for the duration of each marine event listed in Table 1, or as otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners and a Federal Register notice. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will announce by Broadcast Notice to Mariners the specific time periods during which the regulations will be enforced.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Group Atlantic City.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of these regulations but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective Period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a notice in the Federal Register and in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the times and dates that this section is in effect.

(a) Regulated area. The waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay and Beach Thorofare from Intracoastal Waterway Light 275 (LLNR 36045) northward along the entire width of the Intracoastal Waterway to the 9th Street Bridge, thence northeastward along the Ocean City Waterfront to the Long Port-Ocean City Bridge, thence northward along the Long Port-Ocean City Bridge to the northern shore, thence westward to Ships Channel Buoy 6 (LLNR 1350), thence southward to Intracoastal Waterway Light 252 (LLNR 35980), thence southwestward to the 9th Street Bridge.

(b) Effective period. This regulation will be effective from 4:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. annually on the fourth Saturday in July unless otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners and a Federal Register Notice.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) All persons or vessels not registered with sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol are considered spectators.

(2) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event, or authorized to be there by the sponsor or Coast Guard patrol personnel.

(3) Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated area prior to the start of the parade in such a way that they shall not interfere with mariners transiting Great Egg Harbor Bay. The spectator fleet shall be held behind buoys or committee boats provided by the sponsor in the following areas:

(i) Northwestward of a line marked by a patrol vessel in position 39 degrees 17 minutes 45 seconds North latitude; 074 degrees 33 minutes 45 seconds West longitude to the 9th Street Route 52 Bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey, including Great Egg Waterway Red Buoy No. 2, but shall not extend northwestward of the Great Egg Waterway Point Buoy.

(ii) Westward of a line of buoys between Great Egg Waterway Buoys 10 and 14.

(iii) Within the area around the shoals and islands in Beach Thorofare between Great Egg Waterway Buoys 15 and 21. This area shall at no point be closer that 150 yards from the line of bulkheads and lagoon entrances in Ocean City, New Jersey.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. Upon hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall stop immediately and proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(a) Regulated area. The Manasquan River from the New York and Long Branch Railroad to Manasquan Inlet, together with all of the navigable waters of the United States from Asbury Park, New Jersey, latitude 40 degrees, 14 minutes north; southward to Seaside Park, New Jersey latitude 39 degrees, 55 minutes north, from the New Jersey shoreline seaward to the limits of the Territorial Sea. The race course area extends from Asbury Park to Seaside Park from the shoreline, seaward to a distance of 8.4 nautical miles.

(b) Effective Period: This section is effective annually on the third Wednesday in July. If the event is canceled due to weather, this section is effective the following day. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will announce by Broadcast Notice to Mariners the specific time periods during which the regulations will be enforced.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The regulated area shall be closed intermittently to general navigation during the effective period. No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area while it is closed unless participating in the event or authorized by the sponsor or regatta patrol personnel.

(2) All persons or vessels not registered with sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol are considered spectators.

(3) The spectator fleet shall be held in spectator anchorage areas marked by patrol vessels. The sponsor provided boats shall fly colored pennants to aid in their identification. Spectator anchorages areas are established as follows:

(i) Asbury Park, NJ south to Manasquan Inlet, NJ. The spectator fleet will be held behind (west of) a line running north to south from the Asbury Park Convention Center to the north jetty at Manasquan Inlet. At the Asbury Park Convention Center the spectator fleet shall be held behind a line north of the Convention Center Pier. These lines will be set up by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on the day of the race.

(ii) Seaside Heights. The spectator fleet shall be held behind a line south of the Seaside Funtown Pier. This line shall be set by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on the day of the race.

(4) No spectator, press or commercial fishing boats shall cross the race course without the permission of the Patrol Commander. Those vessels wishing to cross the race course shall obtain permission to do so by contacting the nearest Coast Guard patrol vessel.

(5) No vessel shall proceed at a speed greater than six (6) knots while in Manasquan Inlet during the effective period.

(6) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. Upon hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall stop immediately and proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

(1) Regulated Area. The regulated area is defined as the waters of the Chester River enclosed within the arc of a circle with a radius of 150 yards and with its center located at latitude 38°58′36″ N, longitude 076°14′18″ W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(3) Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(b) Special Local Regulations:

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any official patrol.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any official patrol.

(c) Effective Dates: This section is effective annually from 8:30 p.m. on July 4 until 9:30 p.m. on July 5 and from 8:30 p.m. on the first Sunday in September until 9:30 p.m. on the following day.

(d) Enforcement Times: It is expected that this section will be enforced annually from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 4 and on the first Sunday in September. However, if the event is postponed due to inclement weather, then this section will be enforced the next day. Notice of the enforcement time will be given via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, Channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Area: The waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge shore to shore 500 yards north of the north span of the bridge from the western shore at latitude 39°00′36″ North, longitude 76°23′05″ West and the eastern shore at latitude 38°59′14″ North, longitude 76°20′00″ West, and 500 yards sough of the south span of the bridge from the western shore at latitude 39°00′16″ North, longitude 76°24′30″ West and the eastern shore at latitude 38°58′38.5″ North, longitude 76°20′06″ West.

(2) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander: The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the operator's vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer.

(c) Effective period. This section is effective during the Chesapeake Bay Bridges Swim, and for one hour before the event starts. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District publishes a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners that announces the time and dates that the section is in effect.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Area: The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shore to shore bounded to the north by the C & O Railroad Bridge and to the south by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 5715), located at latitude 37°01′03.0″ North, longitude 76°20′26.0″ West, to the finger pier across the river at Fisherman's Wharf, located at latitude 37°01′01.5″ North, longitude 76°20′32.0″ West.

(2) Spectator Vessel Anchorage Areas—(i) Area A. Located in the upper reaches of the Hampton River, bounded to the south by a line drawn from the western shore at latitude 37°01′48.0″ North, longitude 76°20′22.0″ West, across the river to the eastern shore at latitude 37°01′44.0″ North, longitude 76°20′13.0″ West, and to the north by the C & O Railroad Bridge. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys.

(ii) Area B. Located on the eastern side of the channel, in the Hampton River, south of the Queen Street Bridge, near the Bayberry Psychiatric Hospital. Bounded by the shoreline and a line drawn between the following points: Latitude 37°01′26.0″ North, longitude 76°20′24.0″ West, latitude 37°01′22.0″ North, longitude 76°20′26.0″ West, and latitude 37°01′22.0″ North, longitude 76°20′23.0″ West. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys.

(3) Coast Guard Patrol Commander: The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Group Hampton Roads.

(b) Special Local Regulations—(1) Except for vessels operated by Bay Days, Inc., participants in the Hampton Bay Days Festival, and as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section; no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) Spectator vessels may enter and anchor in the special spectator anchorage areas described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section without the permission of the Patrol Commander, if they proceed at a slow, no wake speed while in the regulated area.

(3) Vessels less than 20 meters long may anchor in the special anchorage areas described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section without exhibiting the anchor lights and shapes required by Inland Navigation Rule 30, 33 U.S.C. 2030.

(4) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of the regulated area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer.

(c) Effective period: This section is effective during Hampton Bay Days Festival events, and or one hour before each event starts and one hour after each event ends. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District publishes a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners that announces the times and dates this section is in effect.

(1) Regulated Area: The waters of the Delaware River from shore to shore, bounded to the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded to the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

(2) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander: The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Philadelphia.

(b) Special Local Regulations:

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a) of these regulations but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective Period: This section is effective annually for the duration of each marine event listed in Table 1, or as otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners and a Federal Register notice. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will announce by Broadcast Notice to Mariners the specific time periods during which the regulations will be enforced.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The waters of the Susquehanna River west of Garrett Island, bounded on the south by the Conrail Railroad Bridge centered at latitude 39°33′16.5″ North, longitude 76°05′07.0″ West; and on the north by the B&O Railroad Bridge centered at latitude 39°34′05.0″ North, longitude 76°05′20.0″ West.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Baltimore.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for vessels operated by the Susquehanna Optimist Club and participants in the Optimist Club Power Boat Regatta, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) Spectator vessels may enter and anchor in the special spectator anchorage areas described in paragraph (c) of this section without the permission of the Patrol Commander, if they proceed at a slow no wake speed while in the regulated area.

(3) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of the regulated area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer.

(c) Spectator Vessel Anchorage Areas—(1) Anchorage Area A. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points:

(d) Effective period: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, publishes a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners that announces the times and dates this section is in effect.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The approaches to Annapolis Harbor, the waters of Spa Creek, and the Severn River, shore to shore, bounded on the south by a line drawn from Carr Point, at latitude 38°58′58.0″ North, longitude 76°27′40.0″ West, thence to Horn Point Warning Light (LLNR 17935), at 38°58′24.0″ North, longitude 76°28′10.0″ West, thence to Horn Point, at 38°58′20.0″ North, longitude 76°28′27.0″ West, and bounded on the north by the State Route 450 Bridge.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(b) Special local regulations—(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a) of this section but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, publishes a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners that announces the times and dates that the section is in effect.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The waters of the Choptank River between the Choptank River Bridge and a line drawn from the northern shore, at latitude 38°35′37″ North, longitude 76°03′08″ West, to the southwestern shore, at latitude 38°35′31″ North, longitude 76°04′52″ West.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Group Baltimore.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a) of this section but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, will publish a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the times and date this section is in effect.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Group Fort Macon.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective Period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a Notice in the Federal Register and in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the date and times this section is in effect.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Area. The waters of Little Egg Harbor bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 1,000 feet and with its center located at latitude 39°34′18.0″ North, longitude 74°14′43.0″ West.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Group Cape May, New Jersey.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of these regulations but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective Period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a Notice in the Federal Register and in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the date and times that this section is in effect.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The waters of the Patapsco River bounded by the arc of a circle with a radius of 1,000 feet and with its center located at latitude 39°15′44.5″ North, longitude 76°34′40.0″ West.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of these regulations but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective Period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a Notice in the Federal Register and in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the date and times this section is in effect.

(1) Regulated area. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean commencing at a point on the shoreline at latitude 38°25′42″ North, longitude 75°05′06″ West; thence east southeast to latitude 38°25′30″ North, longitude 75°02′12″ West; thence south southwest parallel to the Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38°19′12″ North, longitude 75°03′48″ West; thence west northwest to the shoreline at latitude 38°19′30″ North, longitude 75°05′00″ West.

(2) Coast Guard patrol commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will be a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who will be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective period. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners that announces the times and dates that this section is in effect.

(a) Regulated area. (1) The regulated area is established for the waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south shoreline at latitude 39°00′38.9″ N., longitude 076°31′05.2″ W. thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°00′54.7″ N., longitude 076°30′44.8″ W., this line is approximately 1300 yards northwest of the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from the Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″ W. thence southeast to a point 700 yards east of Chinks Point, MD at latitude 38°58′1.9″ N., longitude 076°28′1.7″ W. thence northeast to Greenbury Point at latitude 38°58′29″ N., longitude 076°27′16″ W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Enforcement period. (1) This section will be enforced during, and 30 minutes before each of the following annual events:

(i) Safety at Sea Seminar, held on the last Saturday in March;

(ii) Naval Academy Crew Races, held on the third and fourth Saturday in April and the third Friday in May; and

(iii) Blue Angels Air Show, held on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in May.

(2) The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the specific event dates and times.

(a) Definitions: (1) Regulated area. The waters of Assateague Channel from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the east by a line drawn from latitude 37°55′01″ North, longitude 75°22′40″ West, to latitude 37°54′50″ North, longitude 75°22′46″ West, and to the west by a line drawn from latitude 37°54′54.0″ North, longitude 75°23′00″ West, to latitude 37°54′49″ North, longitude 75°22′49″ West.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Eastern Shore.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for participants registered with the event sponsor and vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area without the permission of the Patrol Commander.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may allow vessels to transit the regulated area up until the ponies are ready to enter the water.

(4) Vessel operators are advised to remain clear of the advisory area during the effective periods of this regulation.

(c) Effective periods. This regulation is effective annually for the duration of each marine event listed in Table 1, or as otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners and a Federal Register notice. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will announce by Broadcast Notice to Mariners the specific time periods during which the regulations will be enforced.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will be a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who will be designated by the Commander, Group Hampton Roads.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a)(1) of these regulations but may not block a navigable channel.

(c) Effective period. This section is effective during, and one hour before any scheduled event starts. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District will publish a notice in the Federal Register and the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners that announces the times and dates that this section is in effect.

(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is defined as the waters of the Atlantic Ocean enclosed within the arc of a circle with a radius of 850 yards and with its center located at latitude 36°51′35″ N, longitude 075°58′30″ W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(b) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads.

(c) Special Local Regulations:

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(d) Effective Dates: This section is effective:

(1) Annually from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. eastern time every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31;

(2) Annually from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. eastern time on July 4; and

(3) As otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners and a Federal Register notice.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The waters of the Southern Branch, Elizabeth River from shoreline to shoreline bounded to the south by a line drawn from latitude 36°49′11.0″ North, longitude 76°17′33.0″ West to latitude 36°49′11.0″ North, longitude 76°17′22.0″ West and bounded to the north by a line drawn from latitude 36°50′17.5″ North, longitude 76°17′45.0″ West to latitude 36°50′17.5″ North, longitude 76°17′30.0″ West

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for participants in the Crawford Bay Crew Classic and vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area without the permission of the Patrol Commander.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may allow vessels to transit the regulated area whenever a race heat is not being run.

(4) Vessel operators are advised to remain clear of the advisory area during the effective periods of this regulation.

(c) Effective periods. This regulation will be effective on the fourth Friday of April and on the fourth Saturday of April, unless otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners and a Federal Register notice.

(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads.

(2) Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Regulated Area. The regulated area includes all waters of the Western Branch, Elizabeth River bounded by a line connecting the following points:

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Official Patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is effective annually from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the fourth Friday and following Saturday in March, the fourth Friday and following Saturday in April, the second Friday and following Saturday in May, and the second Saturday and following Sunday in October.

(a) Definitions—(1) Inner Harbor Regulated Area. The Inner Harbor Regulated Area is defined as the waters of the Patapsco River enclosed within the arc of a circle with a radius of 400 feet and with its center located at latitude 39°16.9′ N, longitude 076°36.3′ W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(2) Northwest Harbor Regulated Area. The Northwest Harbor Regulated Area is defined as the waters of the Patapsco River enclosed within the arc of a circle with a radius of 500 feet and with its center located at latitude 39°16.6′ N, longitude 076°35.8′ W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(3) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(4) Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(b) Special Local Regulations—(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the Inner Harbor Regulated Area or the Northwest Harbor Regulated Area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in these areas shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Official Patrol.

(c) Effective Dates: This section is effective: (1) Annually from 8:30 p.m. on July 4 until 9:30 p.m. on July 4; and (2) Annually from 11:45 p.m. on December 31 until 12:45 a.m. on January 1.

(d) Rain Dates. If the July 4 fireworks display is cancelled for the evening due to inclement weather, then this section is effective between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on July 5. If the December 31 fireworks display is cancelled for the evening due to inclement weather, then this section is effective from 11:45 p.m. on January 1 until 12:45 a.m. on January 2. Notice of the effective period will be given via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, Channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

(a) Definitions—(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

(2) Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(b) Regulated area. The regulated area includes all waters of the St. Mary's River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the south by a line at latitude 38°10′05″ North, and bounded to the north by a line at latitude 38°12′00″ North, All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Official Patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(d) Effective dates. This section is effective annually from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday in April.

(a) Definitions—(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Philadelphia.

(2) Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group Philadelphia with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Regulated Area. All waters of the Delaware River between Pea Patch Island and Delaware City, Delaware, bounded by a line connecting the following points:

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any official patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any official patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually for a 2-hour period on the third Saturday in June and for a 2-hour period on the third Saturday in September. Notice of the enforcement period will be given via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, Channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore.

Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Special local regulations:

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any official patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any official patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the first Saturday and Sunday in August. Notice of the enforcement period will be given via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, Channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Eastern Shore.

Official Patrol. The Official Patrol is any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group Eastern Shore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

Regulated Area. The regulated area includes all waters of Isle of Wight Bay enclosed by the arc of a circle 300 feet in diameter with the center located at position 38°22′30.0″ N latitude, 075°04′18.0″ W longitude. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any official patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(ii) Proceed as directed by any official patrol, including any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually from 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on Memorial Day, July 4th, August 6th, and Labor Day. If the fireworks are delayed by inclement weather, the special local regulations will be enforced from 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. the next day.

(b) Special local regulations: (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Official Patrol.

(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually on the last Saturday and Sunday in June. Notice of the specific enforcement periods will be given via marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is established for waters of the Chester River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line drawn at latitude 39°-10′-16″ N, near the Chester River Channel Buoy 35 (LLN-26795) and bounded on the north at latitude 39°-12′-30″ N by the Maryland S.R. 213 Highway Bridge. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Special local regulations: (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Official Patrol.

(d) Enforcement period. (1) This section will be enforced annually on the third Saturday in June. A notice of enforcement of this section will be published annually in the Federal Register and disseminated through the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners announcing the specific event dates and times. Notice will also be made via marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

(2) For 2006, this section will be enforced from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 17, 2006.

(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from either side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38°58′36.9″ N, longitude 076°29′03.8″ W on the Annapolis shoreline to a position at latitude 38°58′26.4″ N, longitude 076°28′53.7″ W on the Eastport shoreline. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(b) Definitions:

(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Participant means all vessels participating in the “Tug of War” under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

(c) Special Local Regulations: (1) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or authorized by the Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may intermittently authorize general navigation to pass through the regulated area. Notice of these opportunities will be given via marine safety radio broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.

(ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol.

(iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday in November. In 2005 the section will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 29, instead of the first Saturday in November.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn directly across the Savannah River at the U.S. Highway 1 (Fifth Street) Bridge at mile marker 199.45 and directly across the Savannah River at Eliot's Fish Camp at mile marker 197. The regulated area encompasses the width of the Savannah River between these two lines.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all non-event participants.

(2) After the termination of the Augusta Southern National Drag Boat Races each day, and during intervals between scheduled events, at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is effective annually on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the third week of July from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. edt, except in 1996, the section is effective on July 18-21, 1996 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. edt.

(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters of the St. Johns River lying between an eastern boundary formed by St. Johns River Lighted Buoy 7 (LLNR (7145) in approximate position 30-23.56N, 081-23.04W, and Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 7150) in position 30-24.03N, 081-23.01W, and the western boundary formed by Lighted Buoy 25 (LLNR 7305) in position 30-23.40N, 081-28.26W, and Short Cut Light 26 (LLNR 7130 in position 30-23.46N, 081-28.16W with the northern and southern boundaries formed by the banks of the St. Johns and extended north from the boundary formed by the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Sisters Creek, to Lighted Buoy 83 (LLNR 38330) on the Intracoastal Waterway.

(b) Regulations. Vessels operating in the regulated area must operate at No Wake Speed.

(c) Dates. This section is effective annually during the second full week of July. Coast Guard Group Mayport will issue a Local Notice to Mariners each year announcing future specific times and dates of the event.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the United States Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all nonparticipants.

(2) After the termination of the Harborwalk Boat Race, and during intervals between scheduled events, at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is in effect from 12 p.m. and terminates at 5:30 p.m. EDT annually during the last Sunday of June.

(iii) A buffer zone of 300 feet is established between the race course and the spectator area.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Miami, Miami Beach, Florida.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the race course area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. At the completion of scheduled races and departure of participants from the regulated area, traffic may resume normal operations. At the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, between scheduled racing events, traffic may be permitted to resume normal operations.

(2) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) Spectators not in the designated spectator areas, as defined above, are required to keep clear of the race course area at all times.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is effective at 12 p.m. and terminates at 4 p.m. EDT annually during the second Sunday of June.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established on that portion of the Beaufort River, between the Ladys Island swing bridge at 32°25′40″ N, 080°40′10″ W and a line drawn directly across the Beaufort River at Spanish Point, at 32°24′00″ N. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the United States Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited, unless otherwise authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters of Port Canaveral Harbor. The regulated area is bound on the west by the easternmost State Road 401 bascule bridge, position 28-24-33 N, 080-37-55 W, and on the east by the line drawn between Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Light #12 (LLNR 8955), position 28-24-38 N, 080-34-59 W, and Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Lighted Buoy #13 (LLNR 8960), position 28-24-33 N, 080-34-59 W. The southern boundary will be a line drawn from Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Lighted Buoy #13 to the Cape Canaveral southern jetty, position 28-24-29 N, 080-35-18 W, then following the southern shoreline of Cape Canaveral Harbor to the easternmost State Road 401 bascule bridge. The northern boundary will be a line extending from Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Light #12, following the northern shoreline of Cape Canaveral Harbor, but excluding all navigable waters north of a line drawn across the mouth of the East Basin, Middle Basin, and West Basin.

(b) Special local regulations. A “No Wake Zone” is established in the regulated area.

(c) Effective dates. The Commander, Coast Guard Group Mayport will publish the effective times and dates during which the regulations in this section will be effective in the Seventh Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners.

(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn from the start/finish position, at the Fort Myers Beach pier (26°28.07′ N, 81°58.30′ W), thence to position 26°26.08′ N, 81°55.29′ W, thence to position 26°24.76′ N, 81°54.68′ W, thence to position 26°23.74′ N, 81°55.10′ W, thence to position 26°23.91′ N, 81°55.40′ W, thence to position 26°24.94′ N, 81°55.24′ W, thence to position 26°26.93′ N, 81°58.53′ W, thence to position 26°27.32′ N, 81°58.16′ W, thence back to the start/finish position, at the Fort Myers Beach pier (26°28.07, 81°58.30′ W). All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No vessel may anchor shoreward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. edt.

(2) Spectator craft will be permitted to anchor seaward of the seaside boundaries of the regulated area, in the spectator area formed by a line drawn from the position 29°26.54′ N, 81°58.12′ W, thence to position 28°25.06′ N, 81°55.42′ W, thence to position 26°24.45′ N, 81°55.50′ W, thence to position 26°26.54′ N, 81°58.30′ W, thence back to position 29°26.54′ N, 81°58.12′ W, and in the spectator area formed by a line drawn from the position 26°25.06′ N, 81°54.18′ W, thence to position 26°23.47′ N, 81°54.00′ W, thence to position 25°24.05′ N, 81°54.47′ W, thence back to position 26°25.06′ N, 81°54.18′ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(3) All vessel traffic, not involved with the Fort Myers Beach Offshore Grand Prix, exiting Matanzas Pass between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will exit the marked channel at Matanzas Pass Channel daybeacon #3 (26°25.9′ N, 82°58.2′ W, LLNR 16365) and #4 (26°26.1′ N, 82°57.8′ W, LLNR 16370), and shall proceed in a southwesterly direction seaward of the spectator area defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(4) All vessel traffic, not involved with the Fort Myers Beach Offshore Grand Prix, exiting Big Carlos Pass between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. edt will exit the pass in a southwesterly direction seaward of the spectator area defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation with the spectator craft until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(5) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation. Spectator vessels shall stay seaward of the seaside legs of the racecourse at all times in the spectator areas defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

(c) Effective dates: This section is effective each day from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. EDT annually during the third Saturday and Sunday of May.

(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established in Sarasota Bat with the northwest corner point at Whale Key, position 27°23′53″ N, 82°37′46″ W, extending to the northeast corner point at Bayshore Gardens Channel, position 27°25′11″ N, 82°35′45″ W, extending to the southeast corner point at Whitaker Bayou, position 27°21′22″ N, 82°33′14″ W, and then to the southwest corner point at Quick Point, position 27°20′18″ N, 82°34′36″ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations.

(1) In accordance with these regulations, the regulated area is designated as a “no wake” zone. Spectator craft are permitted into the area, but are prohibited from entering the race course areas described in (b)(2) of this section.

(2) Inside the “no wake” zone are two designated areas surrounding the primary and alternate race courses. Primary course “A” is bounded by a line connecting the northeast corner point at position 27°22′10″ N, 82°36′09″ W, a southeast corner point at position 27°21′31″ N, 82°35′37″ W, a southwest corner point at position 27°21′27″ N, 82°35′48″ W, and a northwest corner point at position 27°22′05″ N, 82°36′16″ W. Alternate course “B” is bounded by a line connecting the northeast corner point at position 27°23′11″ N, 82°34′31″ W, a southeast corner point at position 27°22′35″ N, 82°34′03″ W, a southwest corner point at position 27°22′31″ N, 82°34′08″ W, and a northwest corner point at position 27°23′09″ N, 82°34′38″ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(3) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation.

(c) Effective date. This section is effective at 8 a.m. and terminates at 1 p.m. EDT, annually during the first Friday of July.

(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established by a line drawn from the start/finish position 27°19.15′ N, 82°35.90′ W, thence to position 27°18.81′ N, 82°34.90′ W, thence to position 27°18.21′ N, 82°34.48′ W, thence to position 27°16.43′ N, 82°34.99′ W, thence to position 27°15.70′ N, 82°34.29′ W, thence to position 27°15.86′ N, 82°33.44′ W, thence to position 27°14.73′10′ N, 82°32.37′ W, thence to position 27°14.62′ N, 82°32.54′ W, thence to position 27°14.94′ N, 82°35.25′ W, thence to position 27°20.03′ N, 82°37.38′ W, thence to position 27°20.32′ N, 82°37.16′ W, thence back to the start/finish position. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No anchoring will be permitted seaward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area out to three nautical miles from shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, annually on the first Saturday of July.

(2) Anchoring for spectators will be permitted shoreward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area.

(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established by a line drawn from the start/finish position 27°19.15′ N, 82°35.90′ W, thence to position 27°18.91′ N, 82°34.90′ W, thence to position 27°18.81′ N, 82°34.48′ W, thence to position 27°16.43′ N, 82°34.99′ W, thence to position 27°15.70′ N, 82°34.29′ W, thence to position 27°15.86′ N, 82°33.44′ W, thence to position 27°14.73′ N, 82°32.37′ W, thence to position 27°14.62′ N, 82°32.54′ W, thence to position 27°14.93′ N, 82°35.25′ W, thence to position 27°20.03′ N, 82°37.38′ W, thence to position 27°20.32′ N, 82°37.16′ W, thence back to the start/finish position. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No anchoring will be permitted seaward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area out to three nautical miles from shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

(2) Anchoring for spectators will be permitted shoreward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area.

(a) Definitions. (1) Regulated Area. A regulated area includes the area 500 yards ahead of the lead parade vessel, 100 yards astern of the last parade vessel, and 50 yards to either side of all parade vessels along the parade route described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(2) Parade Route. The parade will organize in the Middle Ground, north of Charleston South Channel. The parade will proceed north along the west edge of Commercial Anchorage A, entering Rebellion Reach in the vicinity of Charleston HBR N Chan LB 2 (Light List Number 2505) at approximate position 32°46.3′ N, 079°53.3′ W, thence proceeding up Folly Shutes, and Horse Reach to approximately two-tenths of a nautical mile north of USS Yorktown at position 32°47.7′ N, 079°54.7′ W, thence across Hog Island Reach near Charleston Harbor N. Channel LB 11 (Light List Number 2529) at approximate position 32°47.6′ N, 079°55.1′ W, entering Town Creek Lower reach near Town Creek Chan LB2 (Light List Number 2715) at approximate position 32°47.7′ N, 079°55.5′ W thence south to 32°45.7′ N, 079°55.3′ W (approximately one half nautical mile southeast of Battery Point), thence up the Ashley River, and continuing to the finishing point at City Marina (32°46.6′ N, 079°57.2′ W). All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(3) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated in writing by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, South Carolina.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than authorized parade participants or official patrol vessels is prohibited, unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander.

(2) After termination of the Christmas Parade of Boats and departure of parade participants from the regulated area, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Effective Date: These regulations are effective from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., EST, on December 7, 1996, December 13, 1997, December 12, 1998, December 4, 1999, and December 9, 2000.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the United States Coast Guard who has been designated by Coast Guard Group Key West, Florida.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area, by other than event participants, is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the patrol commander.

(2) A succession of not less than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-event participating vessel to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of a red distress flare from a patrol vessel will be a signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is effective at 10 a.m. and terminates at 4 p.m. annually on the second Wednesday and Saturday in November.

(a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to include the Port of Palm Beach Turning Basin and the Intracoastal Waterway extending south from Lake Worth South LT 1 (LLNR 42170) to Lake Worth South Daybeacon 23 (LLNR 42300).

(b) Special Local Regulations.

(1) While the parade is transiting, nonparticipating vessels will be prohibited from approaching within 1000 feet ahead of the lead vessel in the parade to 1000 feet astern of the last participating vessel in the parade or within 50 feet on either side of the parade unless authorized by the patrol commander. After the passage of the parade participants all vessels may resume normal operations.

(2) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-participating vessel to stop immediately. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(c) Effective Date. These regulations are effective annually on the second Saturday of December, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. est.

(a) Definitions. (1) Regulated area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn directly across the Savannah River at U.S. Highway 1 (Fifth Street) Bridge at mile marker 199.45 and directly across the Savannah River at Eliot's Fish Camp at mile marker 197. The regulated area includes the width of the Savannah River between these two lines.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, SC.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all non-participants.

(2) After the termination of the Invitational Rowing Regatta each day, and during intervals between scheduled events, at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Effective dates. This section is effective at 7 a.m. and terminates at 5 p.m. local time annually, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the third weekend of March.

(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn from position 27°46.9″ N, 082°37.45″ W (onshore at North Shore Park) east southeast to position 27°46.39″ N, 082°32.65″ W; thence due south to position 27°44.67″ N, 082°32.65″ W; thence due west to position 27°44.67″ N, 082°37.45″ W (onshore just south of Lassing Park). All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless authorized by the patrol commander designated by Coast Guard Group St. Petersburg, Florida.

(2) Spectator craft will be permitted near the race area, but will be required to stay clear of the race lanes. Anchoring for spectator craft is permitted north of the northern straightaway and south of the southern straightaway, but only in the designated spectator area between 27°46.62N, 082°37.00W to 27°46.80N, 082°34.72W and 27°46.52N, 082°37.00W to 27°46.70N, 082°34.72W for the northern area and 27°46.25N, 082°37.00W to 27°45.90N, 082°34.72W and 27°46.15N, 082°37.00W to 27°45.80N, 082°34.72W for the southern area. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83. No anchoring will be permitted west of turns 1 and 4 nor west of turns 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT.

(3) All vessel traffic, not involved in the Hurricane Offshore Classic, entering or exiting the Vinoy Basin between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT must transit around the racecourse, taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All vessel traffic, not involved with the Hurricane Offshore Classic, transiting the area off Coffeepot Bayou, The Pier, and Bayboro Harbor should exercise extra caution and take action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse.

(4) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this section. Spectator vessels will at all times stay in the spectator areas defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

(c) Effective Dates: This regulation is effective annually at 10 a.m. and terminates at 6 p.m. EDT on the third Saturday and Sunday of August.

(a) Regulated area. (1) A regulated area is established by a line joining the following points: 25-46.3N, 080-07.85W; thence to, 25-46.3N, 080-06.82W; thence to, 25-51.3N, 080-06.20W; thence to, 25-51.3N, 080-07.18W; thence along the shoreline to the starting point. All coordinate referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(2) A spectator area is established in the vicinity of the regulated area for spectator traffic and is defined by a line joining the following points, beginning from: 25-51.3N, 080-06.15W; thence to, 25-51.3N, 080-05.85W; thence to, 25-46.3N, 080-06.55W; thence to, 25-46.3N, 080-06.77W; and back to the starting point. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(3) A buffer zone of 300 feet separates the race course and the spectator areas.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander. At the completion of scheduled races and departure of participants from the regulated area, traffic may resume normal operations. Traffic may be permitted to resume normal operations between scheduled racing events, at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.

(2) A succession of not fewer than five short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) Spectators are required to maintain a safe distance from the race course at all times.

(c) Dates: These regulations become effective annually at 12 p.m. and terminate at 4 p.m. EDT on the third Sunday in April.

(a) Regulated area. The following is a regulated area: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean west of a line drawn from 26-10.32N, 080-05.9W to 26-06.36N, 080-05.58W. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) All vessels, with the exception of event participants, are prohibited from entering the regulated area without the specific permission of the patrol commander.

(2) All vessels shall immediately follow any specific instructions given by event patrol craft and exercise extreme caution while operating in or near the regulated area. A succession of not fewer than five short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-participating vessel to stop immediately. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) After the termination of the Air and Sea Show event for each respective day, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Dates. These regulations become effective annually on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of May, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday and Sunday.

(1) Regulated Area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn directly across the Savannah River at the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge at mile marker 199 and directly across the Savannah River at mile marker 197. The regulated area would encompass the width of the Savannah River between these two lines.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, South Carolina.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all non-participants.

(2) After termination of the River Race Augusta each day, and during intervals between scheduled events, at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(3) The Captain of the Port Charleston will issue a Marine Safety Information Broadcast Notice to Mariners to notify the maritime community of the special local regulations and the restrictions imposed.

(c) Dates. These regulations become effective annually from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT each day, on the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of May, unless otherwise specified in the notice to mariners.

(3) A buffer zone of 406 yards separates the racecourse and the spectator fleet.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander. After the completion of scheduled races and the departure of participants from the regulated area, traffic may resume normal operations. At the discretion of the Patrol Commander, traffic may be permitted to resume normal operations between scheduled racing events.

(2) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) Spectators are required to maintain a safe distance from the racecourse at all times.

(c) Effective Date. This section becomes effective annually on the third Sunday of July at 12 p.m. and terminates at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

(a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established consisting of all waters of Hillsborough Bay and its tributaries north of a line drawn along latitude 27-51.30N. The regulated area includes the following in their entirety: Hillsborough Cut “D” Channel, Sparkman Channel, Ybor Channel, Seddon Channel and the Hillsborough River south of the John F. Kennedy Bridge. Coordinates Reference Datum: NAD 1983.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all commercial marine traffic from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST on the first Saturday in February.

(2) The regulated area is an idle speed, “no wake” zone.

(3) All vessels within the regulated area shall stay clear of and give way to all vessels in parade formation in the Gasparilla Marine Parade.

(4) When within the marked channels of the parade route, vessels participating in the Gasparilla Marine Parade may not exceed the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage.

(5) Jet skis and vessels without mechanical propulsion are prohibited from the parade route.

(6) Northbound vessels in excess of 80 feet in length without mooring arrangements made prior to the first Saturday in February, are prohibited from entering Seddon Channel unless the vessel is officially entered in the Gasparilla Marine Parade. All northbound vessels in excess of 80 feet without prior mooring arrangements not officially entered in the Gasparilla Marine Parade, must use the alternate route through Sparkman Channel.

(c) Dates. This section becomes effective annually at 9 a.m. and terminates at 2:30 p.m. EST on the first Saturday in February.

(a) Regulated areas—(1) Staging area. The staging area consists of all waters of the Port Everglades turning basin, including the North and South extensions, all waters of the Bar Cut west of a line from position 26°05.668′ N, 080°06.491′ W, to position 26°05.557′ N, 080°06.491′ W, and all waters of the ICW, bank to bank, from Dania Sound Light 35 (LLNR 47575) to the Port Everglades turning basin.

(2) Parade route. The parade route consists of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), bank to bank, from a line drawn across the ICW at the 17th Street Causeway Bridge between position 26°06.098′ N, 080°07.179′ W and position 26°06.092′ N, 080°07.085′ W, to Pompano Beach Daybeacon 74 (LLNR 47230).

(3) Viewing area. The viewing area consists of all waters of the ICW east of the centerline of the charted channel from the Sunrise Boulevard Bridge (26°08.281′ N, 080°06.482′ W) past Hugh Taylor Birch State Park to position 26°09.0′ N, 080°06.3′ W at the north end of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

(4) Judging area. The judging area consists of an area of the ICW, bank to bank, from a point on the northwest side of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in position 26°06.098′ N, 080°07.179′ W, north to position 26°06.131′ N, 080°07.19′ W, then east to position 26°06.131′ N, 080°07.10′ W, then back south to position 26°06.092′ N, 080°07.085′ W at the northeast side of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge.

(b) Special local regulations—(1) Staging area. Non-participant vessels are prohibited from entering or anchoring in the staging area, unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may allow vessels to enter the staging area when the last participant vessel has departed the staging area. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will notify the public via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (157. MHz) if vessels are allowed to enter the staging area.

(2) Parade route. During the parade transit, non-participant vessels are prohibited from approaching within 175 yards ahead of the lead vessel and 175 yards astern of the last participating vessel in the parade, and within 15 yards either side of the parade unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(3) Viewing and judging areas. Vessels are prohibited from entering or anchoring in the viewing and judging areas unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(4) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Miami, Florida and is also the designated representative of the Captain of the Port of Miami for purposes of enforcing security zones in Port Everglades during this event.

(c) Dates. This section is effective from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. annually, on the first Saturday falling between December 13 and 19, inclusive.

(a)(1) Regulated Area. The regulated area is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°28′08″ N, 81°59′15″ W south to point 2: 26°27′37″ N, 81°59′39″ W east to point 3: 26°25′45″ N, 81°55′34″ W north to point 4: 26°26′14″ N, 81°55′22″ W and west along the contour of the shore to point 5: 26°27′52″ N, 81°58′04″ W to original point 1: 26°28′08″ N, 81°59′15″ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(2) Air Box Area. The air box area is contained within the regulated area and is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°27′34″ N, 81°58′22″ W south to point 2: 26°27′07″ N, 81°58′39″ W east to point 3: 26°26′15″ N, 81°56′36″ W north to point 4: 26°26′42″ N, 81°56′22″ W and west to original point 1: 26°27′34″ N, 81°58′22″ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Vessels and persons are prohibited from entering the air box area defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(2) No vessel may anchor/moor or transit within the regulated area defined in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, with the exception of vessel transit permitted in the marked channel as set forth in paragraph (b)(3) of this section.

(3) Vessels entering and exiting Matanzas Pass Channel will be allowed to transit using the marked channel only at Matanzas Pass Channel day beacon #3 (26°25′54″ N, 82°58′12″ W, LLNR 16365) and #4 (26°26′06″ N, 82°57′48″ W, LLNR 16370) but may not linger within the regulated area. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(c) Dates. This section will be enforced annually on the second consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of May from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

(a) Regulated area. (1) The regulated area is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°27′43″N, 81°58′22″W south to point 2: 26°27′05″N, 81°58′37″W east to point 3: 26°25′39″N, 81°55′46″W north to point 4: 26°26′14″N, 81°55′22″W and west to original point 1: 26°27′43″N, 81°58′22″W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(2) The spectator line is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°26′53″N, 81°58′27″W east to point 2: 26°25′32″N, 81°53′57″W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Non-participant vessels and persons are prohibited from entering the regulated area as defined in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.

(2) All vessel entering and exiting Matanzas Pass Channel shall proceed cautiously and take early action to avoid close-quarters situations until finally past and clear of the regulated area.

(3) Anchoring is only permitted seaward of the spectator line as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(c) Enforcement Dates. This section will be enforced annually from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on the second consecutive Saturday and Sunday of June.

The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in Table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will also be published in local notices to mariners. Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.

(a) The Coast Guard will patrol the event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.”

(b) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol vessels” consist of any Coast Guard, state or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, to patrol the event.

(c) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft.

(d) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel.

(e) The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(f) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in Table 1 of this section, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel.

(g) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property.

(h) The Patrol Commander will terminate enforcement of the special regulations at the conclusion of the event.

Permanent special local regulations are hereby established for the marine events listed in Table 1. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in local notices to mariners. To be placed on the mailing list for such notices, contact: Commander(oan), Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, OH 44199-2060. Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 must still submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.

(a) The Coast Guard will patrol the regatta area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign “Coast Guard Patrol Commander.” Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer. Vessels will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the wake to a minimum, and in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. The rules contained in the above two sentences shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the patrol operating in the performance of their assigned duties.

(b) The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of any boat or vessel within the regatta area. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels so signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the Patrol Commander. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, south of a line drawn from 42°08′54″ N 080°05′42″ W; to 42°07′ N 080°21′ W will be a regulated area. That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle bay, north of a line drawn from 42°08′54″ N 080°05′42″ W; to 42°07′ N 080°21′ W will be a “caution area”. All vessels transiting the caution area will be operated at bare steerageway, keeping the vessel's wake at a minimum, and will exercise a high degree of caution in the area. The bay entrance will not be effected.

Flagship International Offshore Challenge

Sponsor: Presque Isle Powerboat Racing Association.

Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of June.

Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, Entrance Channel, and the enclosed area from Erie Harbor Pier Head Light (LLNR 3430) northeast to 42°12′48″ N 079°57′24″ W, thence south to shore just east of Shades Beach.

Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Erie Harbor, within a 300 foot radius, surrounding the Erie Sand and Gravel Pier, located in position 42°08′16″ N 080°05′40″ W.

Group Detroit, MI:Bay City Fireworks Display

Sponsor: Bay City Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 103.

Date: 4th of July holiday.

Location: Saginaw River, from the Veterans Memorial Bridge to approximately 1000 yards south to the River Walk Pier, near Bay City, MI.

Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race

Sponsor: Spirit of Detroit Association.

Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of June.

Location: Detroit River, between Belle Isle and the U.S. shoreline, near Detroit, MI. Bound on the west by the Belle Isle Bridge and on the east by a north-south line drawn through the Waterworks Intake Crib Light (LLNR 1022).

Buick Watersports Weekend

Sponsor: Adore Ltd. and APBA.

Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of July.

Location: That portion of the Saginaw River from the Liberty Bridge on the north to the Veterans Memorial Bridge on the south, near Bay City, MI

Cleveland National Air Show

Sponsor: Cleveland National Air Show.

Date: Labor Day Weekend.

Location: That portion of Lake Erie and Cleveland Harbor (near Burke Lakefront Airport) from a line running perpendicular from Dock No. 34 on the west, to 2000 feet north of the breakwater, then parallel to the breakwater, to a line running perpendicular from the east end of the Burke Lakefront Airport land fill.

International Bay City River Roar

Sponsor: Bay City River Roar, Inc.

Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of June.

Location: That portion of the Saginaw River from the Liberty Bridge on the north to the Veterans Memorial Bridge on the south, near Bay City, MI.

Location: Maumee River, between the Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne bridges, near Toledo, OH.

Toledo 4th of July Fireworks

Sponsor: City of Toledo.

Date: 4th of July weekend.

Location: Maumee River, between the Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne bridges, near Toledo, OH.

Toledo Labor Day Fireworks

Sponsor: Reams Broadcasting Corporation.

Date: Labor Day.

Location: Maumee River, between the Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne bridges, near Toledo, OH.

Group Sault Ste. Marie, MI:Bridgefest Regatta

Sponsor: Bridgefest Committee.

Date: 2nd weekend of June.

Location: Keweenaw Waterway, from the Houghton Hancock Lift Bridge to 1000 yards west of the bridge, near Houghton, MI.

Duluth Fourth Fest Fireworks

Sponsor: Office of the Mayor, Duluth, MN.

Date: 4th of July weekend.

Location: That portion of the Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section bounded on the south by a line drawn on a bearing of 087° true from the Cargill Pier through Duluth Basin Lighted Buoy #5 (LLNR 15905) to the opposite shore on the north by the Duluth Aerial Bridge. That portion of Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section within 600 yards of position 46°46′47″ N 092°06′10″ W.

July 4th Fireworks

Sponsor: City of Sault Ste Marie, MI.

Date: 4th of July weekend.

Location: That portion of the St. Mary's River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI within a 1000 foot radius of Brady Park, located on the south shore of the river. These waters are enclosed by the Locks to the west and to the east from a line drawn from the pier light of the east center pier to the U.S. Coast Guard Base to the southeast.

National Cherry Festival Blue Angels Air Demonstration

Sponsor: National Cherry Festival Inc.

Date: 1st week of July.

Location: That portion of the Western arm of the Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, MI, enclosed by straight lines connecting the following geographic coordinates:

Location: Lake Michigan, Frankfort, MI within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located on Lake Michigan Beach in approximate position 44°38′ N 086°14′50″ W.

Coast Guard Festival Fireworks

Sponsor: Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc.

Date: 1st weekend of August.

Location: That portion of the Grand River, Grand Haven, MI, from a north-south line drawn from the North Pierhead Light Number 1 (LLNR 18045) on the north to the South Pierhead Entrance Light (LLNR 18035) on the south, thence down river to the US 31 Bascule Bridge (mile 2.89).

4th of July Fireworks

Sponsor: WSJM & WIRX RADIO.

Date: 4th of July Holiday.

Location: St. Joseph River, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site, located at the St. Joseph South Pier, in approximate position 42°06′48″ N 086°29′15″ W.

Grand Haven Area Jaycees Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display

Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Jaycees.

Date: 1st week of July.

Location: That portion of the Grand River, Grand Haven, MI from the pier heads (mile 0.0) to the US 31 Bascule Bridge (mile 2.89).

Holland Jaycees Fireworks

Sponsor: Holland Jaycees

Date: 4th of July Holiday

Location: The portion of Lake Michigan, Holland, MI within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site, located in Kollen Park, in approximate position 42°47′20″ N 086°07′12″ W.

Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival Fireworks

Sponsor: Ludington Area Jaycees.

Date: 4th of July Holiday.

Location: Lake Michigan, Ludington Harbor, MI, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located at the Loomis Street Boat Launch, in approximate position 43°57′16″ N 086°27′42″ W.

Muskegon Summer Celebration Fireworks

Sponsor: The Muskegon Summer Celebration.

Date: 4th of July Holiday.

Location: That portion of Muskegon Lake, in the vicinity of Heritage Landing, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site, located in approximate position 43°13′52″ N 086°15′48″ W.

Impact on Special Anchorage Area regulations: Regulations for that portion of the Muskegon Lake East Special Anchorage Area, as described in 33 CFR 110.81(b), which are overlapped by this regulation, are suspended during this event. The remaining area of the Muskegon Lake East Special Anchorage Area not impacted by this regulation remains available for anchoring during this event.

South Haven 4th of July Fireworks

Sponsor: South Haven Jaycees.

Date: 4th of July Holiday.

Location: Lake Michigan, Black River, South Haven, MI within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located on the North Pier, in approximate position 42°24′08″ N 086°17′03″ W. Datum: NAD 1902.

Tulip Time Fireworks and Water Ski Show

Sponsor: Holland Tulip Time Festival Inc.

Date: 1st weekend of May.

Location: That portion of Lake Macatawa, Holland Harbor, east of a north-south line, from shore to shore, at position 086°08′ W.

Tulip Time Water Ski Show

Sponsor: Holland Tulip Time Festival Inc.

Date: 2nd weekend of May.

Location: That portion of Lake Macatawa, Holland Harbor, east of a north-south line, from shore to shore, at position 086°08′ W.

Van Andel Fireworks Show

Sponsor: Amway Corporation, Ada, MI.

Date: 4th of July Holiday.

Location: Lake Michigan, Holland Harbor, MI, South Pier, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located in approximate position 42°46′21″ N 086°12′48″ W.

Venetian Festival Fireworks Display

Sponsor: Venetian Festival on the St. Joseph River Inc.

Date: 3rd weekend of July

Location: St. Joseph River, within a 1,000-foot radius of the fireworks launching site, located at the St. Joseph South Pier, in approximate position 42°06′48″ N 086°29′15″ W.

Waves of Thunder Offshore Spectacular

Sponsor: Michigan Offshore Powerboat Racing Association

Date: 3rd weekend of June

Location: That portion of Lake Michigan, from the South Pierhead Light (LLNR 18520) south along the shoreline to:

Location: That portion of Lake Michigan from 41°55′54″ N at the shoreline, then east to a point at 41°55′54″ N 87°37′12″ W, thence southeast to a point at 41°54′ N 87°36′ W, then a line drawn southwestward to the northeast corner of the Central District Filtration Plant Breakwall, thence due west to shore.

Festa Italiana

Sponsor: The Italian Community Center

Date: 3rd weekend of July

Location: The uncharted lagoon or basin in Milwaukee Harbor north of the mouth of the Milwaukee River and directly adjacent to the Summerfest grounds, enclosed by shore on the west and a “comma” shaped man-made rock wall on the east. The construction of the lagoon is such that a small “basin” has been created with one entrance located at the northwest end, thus, there is no “thru traffic”.

Milwaukee Summerfest

Sponsor: Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Date: Last week of June through 2nd weekend of July

Location: the unchartered lagoon or basin in Milwaukee Harbor north of the mouth of the Milwaukee River and directly adjacent to the Summerfest grounds, enclosed by shore on the west and a “comma” shaped man-made rock wall on the east. The construction of the lagoon is such that a small “basin” has been created with one entrance located at the northwest end, thus, there is no “thru traffic”. Four special buoys will be set by the sponsor to delineate the entrance to the lagoon.

Racine on the Lakefront Airshow

Sponsor: Rotary Club of Racine

Date: 2nd weekend of June

Location: That portion of Racine Harbor, Lake Michigan bounded by the following corner points:

(2) Regulation: Vessels will be permitted to anchor to watch the race. All vessels transiting the “Vessel Spectator Areas” will be operated at bare steerageway, keeping the vessel's wake at a minimum, and exercise a high degree of caution.

(f) Patrol Commander—(1) The Coast Guard will patrol the regulated areas under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Clair Shores, MI). The Patrol Commander may be contacted on channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign “Coast Guard Patrol Commander”.

(2) The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of any boat or vessel within the regulated area. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Any vessel so signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the Patrol Commander. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(4) The Patrol Commander may restrict vessel operation within the regulated area to vessels having particular operating characteristics.

(5) The Patrol Commander may terminate the marine event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life, limb and property.

(g) General regulations18490 applicable to all areas—Commercial vessels desiring to transit the regulated areas shall provide prior notification to the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Any vessel traffic desiring to transit the regulated areas may do so only with prior approval of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Vessels in the regulated areas shall comply with the directions of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(h) Effective date: These regulations will become effective from 11 A.M. (EDST) until 2 P.M. (EDST), on May 20, 1995, unless otherwise terminated by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Clair Shores, MI), and thereafter annually on the third weekend in May, at the same prescribed times unless otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners.

(a) Special local regulations will be established for the events listed in Table 1. Further information on exact dates, times, details concerning the number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list contact: Commander (Pow), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-6, Alameda, CA 94501-5100.

(b) Special local regulations. All persons and/or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, public, state or local law enforcement and/or sponsor provided vessels assigned and/or approved, by Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District to patrol each event.

(1) No spectators shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for such entry by or through an official patrol vessel.

(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a spectator shall come to an immediate stop. Vessels shall comply with all directions given, failure to do so may result in a citation.

(3) The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, and as his or her representative may terminate the event at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. He or she may be reached on VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.

(a) General. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local agencies and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor the best support to ensure the safety of life and property. A Coast Guard-National Park Service agreement exists for both the Glen Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreational Areas; applicants shall contact the cognizant authority for approval of events in these areas.

(b) The following Special Local Regulations will be issued for the events listed in Table 1. Further information on exact dates, times, and details concerning number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas will be published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list, contact: Commander (pow), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-6, Alameda, CA 94501-5100.

(c) Special local regulations. All persons and/or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, public, state, local law enforcement, and/or sponsor provided vessels assigned and/or approved by Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, to patrol each event.

(1) No spectators shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times unless cleared for such entry by or through an official patrol vessel.

(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a spectator shall come to an immediate stop. Vessels shall comply with all directions given. Failure to do so may result in a citation.

(3) The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. As the Commander's representative, the Patrol Commander may terminate the event at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. The Patrol Commander may be reached on VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.

Table 1National Jet Boat Association RegattaSponsor: National Jet Boat AssociationDate: 3 weekend events between February and June; 3 weekend events between September and DecemberWhere: that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona between Headgate Dam and 1.5 miles north.Parker EnduroSponsor: Parker Area Chamber of CommerceDate: Early weekend in MarchWhere: that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam).Bullhead City Boat DragsSponsor: Sunshine PromotionsDate: 2 to 4 weekend events between March and OctoberWhere: that portion of the Colorado River starting from the entrance of Riviera Marina, Riviera, Arizona to 2200 feet north.Laughlin ClassicSponsor: Laughlin Chamber of CommerceDate: Weekend in May or JuneWhere: that portion of the Colorado River at Laughlin, Nevada, from the Pioneer Hotel to the Edgewater Hotel.Laughlin Aquamoto Sports Challenge and ExpoSponsor: Baja PromotionsDates: The last Thursday of May every year, lasting a total of 4 days, ending on Sunday, per the following schedule: 1.) the first day of the event, the last Thursday of May each year, from 3 p.m. PDT to 5 p.m. PDT, 2.) the second day of the event, Friday, from 8 a.m. PDT to 2 p.m. PDT, and from 3:30 p.m. PDT to 6 p.m. PDT, 3.) the third day of the event, Saturday, from 8 a.m. PDT to 1:30 p.m. PDT, and from 4 p.m. PDT to 5 p.m. PDT; and, 4.) the fourth and final day of the event, Sunday, from 9 a.m. PDT to 1:30 p.m. PDT, from 3 p.m. PDT to 4 p.m. PDT, and from 6 p.m. PDT to 7 p.m. PDT.Where: That portion of the Colorado River near Laughlin, Nevada, from Davis Dam to Harrah's Hotel and Casino.Parker Thanksgiving RegattaSponsor: Southern California Speedboat ClubDate: Four-day event during ThanksgivingWhere: that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona between the northern and southern boundries of La Paz County Park.Lake Havasu Waterski ShowsSponsor: Lake Havasu Waterski ClubDate: Various 2 hour weekend shows throughout the yearWhere: that portion of the Bridgewater Channel, Lake Havasu, Arizona, 200 yards north and south of the London Bridge.Lake Havasu ClassicSponsor: Havasu Sports FederationDate: 5 day event during Thanksgiving weekendWhere: that portion of Thompson Bay, Lake Havasu, Arizona starting approximately 100 yards on bearing of 130′ T off Spectator Point, thence due north approximately 2200 yards, thence due west approximately 2400 yards, thence back to the starting point.Campbell Boat Owners Association RegattaSponsor: Campbell Boat Owners AssociationDate: Weekend in SeptemberWhere: that portion of Thompson Bay, Lake Havasu, Arizona starting approximately 100 yards on bearing of 130′ T off Spectator Point, thence due north approximately 2200 yards, thence due west approximately 2400 yards, thence back to the starting point.Parker International Waterski MarathonSponsor: Parker International Waterski Association.Dates: Annually, commencing on the second full weekend of March every year, and lasting a total of 2 days, from 8 a.m. (PST) until 5 p.m. (PST) each day.Location: The entire water area of the Colorado River beginning at Bluewater Marina in Parker, AZ, and extending approximately 10 miles to La Paz County Park.[CGD11- 86-1102, 51 FR 28706, Aug. 11, 1986, as amended by CGD11-97-004, 63 FR 3037, Jan. 21, 1998; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35526, June 30, 1998; CGD11-98-001, 63 FR 37491, July 13, 1998]§ 100.1103Northern California annual marine events.

(a) General. Special local regulations are established for the events listed in table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list contact: Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-6, Alameda, CA 94501-5100.

Note to Paragraph (a):

Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an application each year as required by 33 CFR Part 100, Subpart A, to Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, Yerba Buerna Island, San Francisco, CA 94130-9309.

(b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or with Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, other Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, to patrol each event.

(1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels, in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times, unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

(3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer or petty officer to act as the Group Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Group Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.

(4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.

Table 1 to § 100.1103[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]San Francisco Grand PrixSponsorPacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association.Event DescriptionProfessional High-speed powerboat race.DateSaturday or Sunday in April.LocationSan Francisco Waterfront to South Tower of Golden Gate Bridge.Regulated Area37°−49′−10″ N, 122°−24′−07″ W; thence to37°−48′−50″ N, 122°−24′−07″ W; thence to37°−48′−56″ N, 122°−28′−48″ W; thence to37°−48′−48″ N, 122°−28′−48″ W; thence returning to the point of origin.Blessing of the FleetSponsorCorinthian Yacht Club.Event DescriptionBoat parade during which vessels pass by a pre-designated platform or vessel.LocationRaccoon Strait.Regulated AreaThe area between a line drawn from Bluff Point on the southeastern side of Tiburon Peninsula to Point Campbell on the northern edge of Angel Island, and a line drawn from Peninsula Point on the southern edge of Tiburon Peninsula to Point Stuart on the western edge of Angel Island.Opening Day on San Francisco BaySponsorPacific inter-Club Yacht Association and Corinthian Yacht Club.Event DescriptionBoat parade during which vessels pass by a pre-designated platform or vessel.DateSunday in April.LocationSan Francisco waterfront, Crissy Field to Pier 35.Regulated AreaThe area defined by a line drawn from Fort Point (37°48.66N, 122°28.64W); thence easterly approximately 5,000 yards to a point located at 37°49.15N, 122°25.61W; thence easterly to the Blossom Rock Bell Buoy (37°49.10N, 122°24.20W); thence westerly to the Northeast corner of Pier 35; thence returning along the shoreline to the point of origin.Special Requirements. All vessels entering the regulated area shall follow the parade route established by the sponsor and be capable of maintaining an approximate speed of 6 knots.Commercial Vessel Traffic Allowances. The parade will be interrupted, as necessary, to permit the passage of commercial vessel traffic. Commercial traffic must cross the parade route at a no-wake speed and perpendicular to the parade route.Race the Straits Offshore Grand Prix FestivalSponsorPacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association.Event DescriptionProfessional high-speed powerboat race.DateSunday in July.LocationCarquinez Strait and San Pablo Strait.Regulated Area38°02′12″ N, 122°08′31″ W thence to38°02′38″ N, 122°10′00″ W thence to38°03′20″ N, 122°10′20″ W thence to38°03′48″ N, 122°13′32″ W thence to38°03′36″ N, 122°17′37″ W thence to38°03′19″ N, 122°17′34″ W thence to38°03′35″ N, 122°13′32″ W thence to38°03′24″ N, 122°12′01″ W thence to38°02′58″ N, 122°10′58″ W thence to38°01′55″ N, 122°09′47″ W thence to38°01′58″ N, 122°08′31″ W thence returning to the point of origin.Delta Thunder Powerboat RaceSponsorPacific Offshore Power Racing Association.Event DescriptionProfessional high-speed powerboat race.DateSunday in September.LocationOff Pittsburgh, CA in the waters around Winter Island and Brown Island.Regulated AreaThe water area of Suisun Bay commencing at Simmons Point on Chipps Island; thence southwesterly to Stake Point on the southern shore of Suisun Bay; thence easterly following the southern shoreline of Suisun Bay and New York Slough to New York Slough Buoy 13; thence north-northwesterly to the Northwestern corner of Fraser Shoal; thence northwesterly to the western tip of Chain Island; thence west-northwesterly to the northeast tip of Van Sickle Island; thence following the shoreline of Van Sickle Island and Chipps Island and returning to the point of origin.Festival of the SeaSponsorSan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.Event DescriptionTugboat Race.DateSunday in September.LocationFrom Crissy Field to Aquatic Park.Regulated AreaSan Francisco Bay approximately 500 yards offshore of Golden Gate Yacht club, Gas house Cove, and extending east to Pier 45. All mariners may proceed with caution but must keep at least 500 foot distance from the competing tugboats.[CGD11-99-007, 64 FR 39029, July 21, 1999]§ 100.1105San Francisco Bay Navy Fleetweek Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration.

(a) Effective Periods. This section is effective during the U.S. Navy/City of San Francisco Fleetweek Parade of Navy Ships and Navy Blue Angels and other airshow activities held annually in early October, from Thursday through Saturday (with a possible Sunday Blue Angels Flight Demonstration if weather prevents a Saturday performance). Annual notice of the specific effective dates and times of these regulations will be published by the Coast Guard in the Local Notice to Mariners and in the Federal Register. To be placed on the Local Notice to Mariners mailing list contact: Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard District, 400 Oceangate Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90822-5399.

(b) Regulated Areas: The following areas are designated “regulated areas” during the Navy Parade of Ships and Blue Angels' Flight activities.

(1) Regulated Area “Alpha” for Navy Parade of Ships. The waters of San Francisco Bay bounded by a line connecting the following points:

(2) Regulated Area “Bravo” for U.S. Navy Blue Angels Activities. The waters of San Francisco Bay bounded by a line connecting the following points:

LatitudeLongitude37°48′27.5″ N122°24′04″ W37°49′31″ N122°24′18″ W37°49′00″ N122°27′52″ W37°48′19″ N122°27′40″ Wand thence along the pierheads and bulwarks to the point of beginning.Datum: NAD 83

(c) Regulations: All persons and/or vessels not authorized as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, public, state or local law enforcement vessels assigned and/or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco to patrol the Fleetweek event.

(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, in regulated area “Alpha” no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards ahead of the lead Navy parade vessel, within 200 yards astern of the last parade vessel, and within 200 yards on either side of all parade vessels. No person or vessel shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of ship parade participants or official patrol vessels in regulated area “Alpha.”

(2) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain within regulated area “Bravo.”

(3) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a person or vessel shall come to an immediate stop. Persons or vessels shall comply with all directions given.

(4) The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, California. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated areas.

(a) This section is in effect annually during the last week in July and the first two weeks of August from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, as published in the Local Notice of Mariners. The event will be one week or less in duration. The specific dates during this time frame will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners.

(b) The area where the Coast Guard will restrict general navigation by this regulation during the hours it is in effect is: The waters of Lake Washington bounded by the Interstate 90 (Mercer Island /Lacey V. Murrow) Bridge, the western shore of Lake Washington, and the east/west line drawn tangent to Bailey Peninsula and along the shoreline of Mercer Island.

(c) The area described in paragraph (b) of this section has been divided into two zones. The zones are separated by a line perpendicular from the I-90 Bridge to the northwest corner of the East log boom and a line extending from the southeast corner of the East log boom to the southeast corner of the hydroplane race course and then to the northerly tip of Ohlers Island in Andrews Bay. The western zone is designated Zone I, the eastern zone, Zone II. (Refer to NOAA Chart 18447).

(d) The Coast Guard will maintain a patrol consisting of Coast Guard vessels, assisted by Auxiliary Coast Guard vessels, in Zone II. The Coast Guard patrol of this area is under the direction of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (the “Patrol Commander”). The Patrol Commander is empowered to control the movement of vessels on the racecourse and in the adjoining waters during the periods this regulation is in effect. The Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

(e) Only authorized vessels may be allowed to enter Zone I during the hours this regulation is in effect. Vessels in the vicinity of Zone I shall maneuver and anchor as directed by Coast Guard Officers or Petty Officers.

(f) During the times in which the regulation is in effect, swimming, wading, or otherwise entering the water in Zone I by any person is prohibited while hydroplane boats are on the racecourse. At other times in Zone I, any person entering the water from the shoreline shall remain west of the swim line, denoted by buoys, and any person entering the water from the log boom shall remain within ten (10) feet of the log boom.

(g) During the times in which the regulation is in effect, any person swimming or otherwise entering the water in Zone II shall remain within ten (10) feet of a vessel.

(h) During the times this regulation is in effect, rafting to a log boom will be limited to groups of three vessels.

(i) During the times this regulation is in effect, up to six (6) vessels may raft together in Zone II if none of the vessels are secured to a log boom.

(j) During the times this regulation is in effect, only vessels authorized by the Patrol Commander, other law enforcement agencies or event sponsors shall be permitted to tow other watercraft or inflatable devices.

(k) Vessels proceeding in either Zone I or Zone II during the hours this regulation is in effect shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake, seven (07) miles per hour or less. This maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.

(l) Upon completion of the daily racing activities, all vessels leaving either Zone I or Zone II shall proceed at speeds of seven (07) miles per hour or less. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.

(m) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the areas under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as official Seafair event craft.

(a) On Friday and Saturday, 5 and 6 July 1985, this regulation will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, 7 July 1985, this regulation will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. until one hour after the conclusion of the last race. This section will be effective thereafter annually on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in July as published in the Local Notices to Mariners.

(b) The Coast Guard will restrict general navigation and anchorage by this regulation during the hours it is in effect on the waters of the Snake River at Clarkston, Washington from the area west of the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, to the area east of the Red Wolf Crossing Bridge.

(c) When deemed appropriate, the Coast Guard may establish a patrol consisting of active and auxiliary Coast Guard personnel and vessels in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section. The patrol shall be under the direction of a Coast Guard officer or petty officer designated as Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of vessels and persons in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) The Patrol Commander may authorize vessels to be underway in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section during the hours this regulation is in effect. All vessels permitted to be underway in the controlled area (other than racing or official vessels) shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake consistent with maintaining steerageway, and not to exceed seven (7) miles per hour. This speed limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the Patrol Commander to enhance the level of safety.

(e) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle, siren, or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signalled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel personnel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(a) This regulation is effective each year on the last Tuesday through Sunday in July from 8:30 a.m. local time until the last race is completed each day at approximately 7:30 p.m. local time, unless sooner terminated by the Patrol Commander.

(b) The Coast Guard will restrict general navigation and anchorage by this regulation during the hours it is in effect on all waters of the Columbia River bounded by two lines drawn from shore to shore; the first line running between position latitude 46°14′07″ N, longitude 119°10′42″ W and position latitude 46°13′42″ N, longitude 119°10′51″ W; and the second line running between position latitude 46°13′35″ N, longitude 119°07′34″ W and position latitude 46°13′10″ N, longitude 119°07′47″ W. [Datum: NAD 83]

(c) When deemed appropriate, the Coast Guard may establish a patrol consisting of active and auxiliary Coast Guard personnel and vessels in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section. The patrol shall be under the direction of a Coast Guard officer or petty officer designated as Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of vessels in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) The Patrol Commander may authorize vessels to be underway in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section during the hours this regulations is in effect. All vessels permitted to be underway in the controlled area (other than racing or official vessels) shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake consistent with maintaining steerageway, and not to exceed seven (7) miles per hour. This speed limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the Patrol Commander to enhance the level of safety.

(e) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle, siren, or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signalled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel personnel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(a) Regulated area. All of Portage Bay, with the northwestern limit being the University Bridge, through the Portage Cut (Montlake Cut) into and including Union Bay, with the southeastern limit being an imaginary line from Webster Point to the eastern corner of Foster Island.

(b) Effective period. This regulation will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of May each year unless otherwise specified in the Thirteenth District Local Notice to Mariners.

(c) Special Local regulations. (1) The regulated area shall be closed for the duration of the event to all vessel traffic not participating in the event and authorized by the event sponsor or Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) All persons or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol are considered spectators. Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event. The following are established as spectator areas:

(i) Northwest of the University Bridge.

(ii) North of the log boom which will be placed in Union Bay.

(iii) East of Webster Point so as not to interfere with the participating vessels departing Union Bay.

(3) No spectators shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times unless cleared for such entry by the Patrol Commander.

(4) Due to the large number of craft confined within this small body of water, all vessels, both spectator and participants, will maintain a “NO WAKE” speed. This requirement will be strictly enforced to preserve the safety of both life and property.

(5) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(a) Regulated area. By this regulation, the Coast Guard will restrict general navigation and anchorage on the waters of the Columbia River between River Mile 337 and River Mile 339. This restricted area includes all waters between the above mile marks in Richland, Washington, and is approximately 2 miles long.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) This event will take place from 6. a.m. p.d.t. to approximately 5 p.m. p.d.t. on the third Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of August, annually, in the described waters of the Columbia River, Richland, Washington.

(2) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area except for participants in the event, supporting personnel, vessels registered with the event organizer, and personnel or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(3) Patrol of the described area will be under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander is empowered to control the movement of vessels in the regulated area and adjoining waters during the hours these regulations are in effect.

(4) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle, siren, or horn, from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels or persons signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(c) Effective times and dates. This regulation becomes effective each year on the third Friday of August, at 6 a.m. p.d.t. and terminates on the third Sunday of August, at 6 p.m. p.d.t. or upon completion of each event.

(a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established on that portion of Elliott Bay along the Seattle waterfront in Puget Sound bounded by a line beginning at: 47°37′36″ N, 122°22′42″ W; thence to 47°37′24.5″ N, 122°22′58.5″ W; thence to 47°36′08″ N, 122°20′53″ W; thence to 47°36′21″ N, 122°20′31″ W; thence returning to the origin. This regulated area resembles a rectangle measuring approximately 3,900 yards along the shoreline between Pier 57 and Pier 89, and extending approximately 650 yards into Elliott Bay. Temporary floating markers will be placed by the race sponsors to delineate the regulated area. [Datum: NAD 1983]

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area except for participants in the event, supporting personnel, vessels registered with the event organizer, and personnel or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) When deemed appropriate, the Coast Guard may establish a patrol consisting of active and auxiliary Coast Guard vessels and personnel in the area described in paragraph (a) of this section. The patrol shall be under the direction of a Coast Guard officer or petty officer designated by the Captain of the Port as the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of vessels in the area described in paragraph (a) of this section.

(3) A succession of sharp, short blasts from whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and comply with the orders of the patrol vessel. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(c) Enforcement dates. This section is enforced annually on the second or third Saturday in May from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be one day only and the specific date will be published each year in the Federal Register. In 2005, this section will be enforced from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday May 14.

(b) Definitions. For the purpose of this section the following definitions apply:

(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by Commander, Coast Guard Group Port Angeles. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is empowered to control the movement of vessels in the regulated area.

(2) Patrol Vessel means any Coast Guard vessel, Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel, or other federal, state or local law enforcement vessel.

(c) Special Local Regulations. (1) Non-participant vessels are prohibited from entering the race area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) Spectator craft may remain in the designated spectator area but must follow the directions of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator craft entering, exiting or moving within the spectator area must operate at speeds, which will create a minimum wake, and not exceed seven knots. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.

(3) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from a Patrol Vessel will serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signaled must stop and comply with the orders of the Patrol Vessel. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(4) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.

(d) Enforcement dates. This section is enforced annually on the first or second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event is a three day event and the specific dates will be published each year in the Federal Register. In 2005, this section will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 30th, to Sunday, October 2nd.